PASTA with EGGPLANTS and BACON, an easy and quick first course perfect for lunch or dinner, a simple and tasty recipe with seasonal vegetables.
Today I needed to prepare a simple yet tasty first course and I just had a couple of eggplants in the fridge to use up. Little time available and a big hunger, so I decided to cook a pasta with eggplants and bacon: a quick and flavorful idea, perfect for when you are in a hurry.
I diced the eggplants, sautéed them in a pan with oil and garlic, then added the crispy smoked bacon. It all turned into a fantastic sauce for short pasta like penne or fusilli. It’s a really tasty lunch-saving recipe, which you can also personalize with fresh cherry tomatoes, chili pepper, or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
An alternative to the classic pasta with eggplants, made even more flavorful with bacon. A great idea also for a quick dinner or to take to the office.
Follow me in the kitchen today there’s pasta with eggplants and bacon.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: Stove
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Summer, Autumn
Ingredients
- 2 black oval eggplants
- 5.64 oz sweet bacon
- 5.64 oz smooth penne
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Steps
Sauté the bacon in a pan and set aside.
Dice the eggplants and cook them in a pan with a drizzle of oil then add the bacon and cook for a few minutes.
Meanwhile, cook the pasta and add a few tablespoons of pasta cooking water to the eggplants.
Drain the pasta al dente and mix it with the sauce, stir well, plate and serve with a sprinkle of Parmesan.
Bon appétit
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Can I use grilled eggplants instead of fried ones?
Yes! Grilled or baked, they make the recipe lighter.
What type of pasta is best to use?
Short pasta like penne, rigatoni, or fusilli holds the sauce well.
Can I use speck or cooked ham instead of bacon?
Of course, speck or diced cooked ham works great too.
Can it be prepared in advance?
Yes, it is also excellent reheated or to bring as a packed lunch.
Is pasta with eggplants and bacon suitable for summer?
Absolutely yes, it’s a complete dish and not too heavy.
